The Social Economy Network (Northern Ireland) hosted a major event on 19 November 2009 at Parliament Buildings, Stormont that awarded the winners of the NI heat of the New Nationwide Social Enterprise Awards competition.  Prizes were sponsored by Ulster Community Investment Trust, Charity Bank, Business in the Community, Enterprise Northern Ireland and University of Ulster.  The event was also supported by Invest Northern Ireland and Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.

Pictured here - Alban Maginness MLA and Audrey Murray, Chair, SEN Board with winners of three social enterprises

Pictured here - Welcome address by Jennifer McCann

Pictured here - Welcome address by SEN Director (Anne Graham)

Pictured here - Introduction to Alban Maginness by SEN Vice-Chairman, Paul Roberts

Pictured here - Opening address by Alban Maginness

Best New SEE 

Speech by sponsor - John McGregor, Business in the Community

Pictured here - Runner Up - Print-It - Elaine Leonard receive Award and Certificate from Alban Maginness

Pictured here - Winner - Out and About - Amanda McCloskey receive prize from Alban Maginness & John McGregor,Business in the Community

Best SEE (turnover under £1 million)  

Pictured here - Runner Up - Employers for Childcare Vouchers Ltd -  Amanda McBride receive Award and Certificate - Alban Maginness

Pictured here - Winner - Colin Glen Trust - Tim Duffy and Susan Gormley receive Award and Certificate from Alban Maginness

Pictured here - Sponsors - UCIT- Brian Howe

Pictured here - Sponsors - Enterprise NI- Gordon Gough

Best SEE (turnover £1 million+)

Pictured here - Runners Up - Workspace - Brian Murray receives award from Alban Maginness

Pictured here - Winners - Bryson Charitable Group - Lynn McCourt receives Award and Certificate from Alban Maginness, Pictured here - John McMullan & Phil Pollard

Pictured here - Charity Bank - Niamh Goggin

Pictured here - University of Ulster - Kerry Patterson

Pictured here - Closing address by Audrey Murray, Chair, Board - SEN